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Leading UK bookmaker Skybet has suspended betting on Charlie Austin joining Newcastle after a flurry of activity in the market…

It looks like Charlie Austin could be heading to Newcastle. If you follow the money, that is. Skybet have suspended the ‘Charlie Austin’s Next Club’ market after a series of significant bets were placed on the QPR striker joining Newcastle. Skybet spokesman Chris Spicer said: ‘It was a surprise to see such interest amid a lack of media reports. The size of the bets also imply they come from sources who know something we don’t’. Bookmakers track precisely the location of all bets to establish patterns or syndicates, so if a flurry of wagers emanated from specific West London or Newcastle locations this would immediately trigger alarm bells. So it could be a double celebration on the horizon for those Newcastle fans in the know. Jul 17 - 4:35 AM

Crystal Palace are set to offer £6 million plus a two player swap deal to lure striker Charlie Austin from QPR…

Following up their decisive move for French international Johan Cabaye, Crystal Palace are poised to enter the bidding for QPR striker Charlie Austin. Boss Alan Pardew has made no secret of his admiration for the 26-year-old who scored 18 PL goals last season and has made a center-forward the clubs priority this summer. QPR have set a price of £15 million, but Palace are thought to be lining up a cash-plus-player deal involving Frazier Campbell, Adrian Mariappa plus £6m on top. Players Barry Bannan and Adlene Guedioura are also available as makeweights in the deal. QPR are in no rush to sell and have already turned down a £12m offer from Leicester. But with Palace also known to be in the hunt for Chelsea’s Loic Remy and QPR also keen to rebuild for the coming season, a compromise might be on the cards. Jul 10 - 4:22 AM

Newcastle look set to switch their attention to Wolfsburg attacker Das Bost after reportedly missing out on their No.1 target Charlie Austin.

Bookmakers suspended betting on Austin moving to London rivals West Ham yesterday forcing Newcastle to switch their attention to an alternative target - the Magpies are said to be unwilling to match Rangers’ valuation for their top scorer effectively ending negotiations. Bost enjoyed a fruitful season in the Bundesliga last term netting 16-times from only 17 starts – including 4 assists – and for a fee believed to be around $15 million the powerful forward is within the clubs self-imposed budget restraints. Steve McClaren knows Das Bost well from his time in Eredivisie with FC Twente – he was prolific at Heerenveen 45 goals in 56 league starts – and despite his success during the last campaign the Dutchman remains unsettled at Wolfsburg opening up the possibility of a potential move away. Jun 22 - 3:17 AM

Newcastle United are in talks with Queens Park Rangers about the acquisition of striker Charlie Austin, claiming he is the Magpies' number one target in the summer transfer window.

After an 18 goal campaign, Austin clearly belongs in the top flight, so the thought of him sticking with QPR seems far-fetched. Newcastle really need a striker after a season where Papiss Cisse missed too much time, Ayoze Perez showed flashes but was lacking influence too often, and Emmanuel Riviere managed one of the worst goal rates of any Premier League striker. Austin has also been linked with Aston Villa as a replacement for Christian Benteke. Newcastle may have the edge in that they can afford Austin now, rather than wait for someone else to be sold. Jun 12 - 12:01 PM